BS-Free Witchcraft

As long as I can remember, people have been debating whether or not it’s okay for non-Jewish witches to incorporate Lilith into their practices. Is Lilith closed? Is it cultural appropriation? There’s so much misinformation in new age and poorly written witchcraft books on Lilith, it’s hard for some witches to get a clear picture. Like I’ve run into folks on social media talking about Lilith as a “Goddess,” which she very much isn’t. Let’s dive into the origins of the folklore surrounding this figure, and I’ll let you decide whether or not it’s okay to work with Lilith.

But, uh, spoiler – I don’t think you should.

(Also at one point I misspeak and say 600CE instead of 600BCE, but you get what I’m saying.)

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Music: “So I Said It,” “The Man With One Eye,” “Untitled Nonsense” (Trae Dorn) / Random Loops (Apple Music Library)

It’s July, and that means we’re doing another Q&A special where I answer questions from listeners like you. And this year I remembered to record it before I hid in a cabin for a week! We talk about your questions about Witchcraft, the show in general, and just stuff I guess. Watch what happens when I get fact checked! It’s neat!

(And, of course, don’t forget this show is part of the Nerd & Tie Network, and funded by listeners like you via Patreon.)

Music “The Man With One Eye,” (Trae Dorn)

On this episode we’re talking about the general tone of witchcraft discourse on social media, including Tumblr and TikTok. Is Witchtok the actual problem in our community, or is it just that the short form video format eliminates any possibility of nuance?

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Music: “So I Said It,” “The Man With One Eye,” “Untitled Nonsense” (Trae Dorn) / Random Loops (Apple Music Library)

On this month’s episode of BS-Free Witchcraft we’re talking about political witchcraft. Should your witchcraft be political? What’s the history of the modern witchcraft movement and political action? Should your political action end with your witchcraft?

For that last one... the answer is no. It’s a definite and clear no.

(And, of course, don’t forget this show is part of the Nerd & Tie Podcast Network, and funded by listeners like you via Patreon.)

Links:

• Witches Gather to put Spell on Trump (NBC News)
• “Ground Zero Players” Witches Curse Trump (ABC 10 News)

Music: “So I Said It,” “The Man With One Eye,” “Untitled Nonsense” (Trae Dorn) / “Jaracanda,” Random Loops (Apple Music Library)

On this episode of BS-Free Witchcraft it’s finally come time for an episode on crystals. Yep, almost three and a half years into this witchcraft podcast, and we’re finally going to talk about the shiny rocks we all like to hoard. But here’s the thing — this might not be the episode you expect, because there’s a dark side to crystals. A dark side we all need to deal with and be aware of.

The entire second half of this episode is a content warning.

(And, of course, don’t forget this show is part of the Nerd & Tie Podcast Network, and funded by listeners like you via Patreon.)

Links:

• Tom Brady Interview (WCVB)
• Dark crystals: the brutal reality behind a booming wellness craze (The Guardian)

Music: “So I Said It,” “The Man With One Eye,” “Untitled Nonsense” (Trae Dorn) / “Jaracanda,” Random Loops (Apple Music Library)